asking people here, theyre going to say charcoal. they're going to say youre a girl if you use gas. they're going to say youre from the south, and is ass backwards. you better cave into peer pressure and select charcoal.
Pecan or Oak. Gas is for people who want to master an outdoor oven. You might as well buy a girdle and some new heels if you're going to grill with gas. Have a wine cooler with your tofu dogs while you're at it.
Both. I use my gas grill for grilling...steaks, chops, chicken, fish I use my charcoal grill/smoker for smoking (pecan wood only)...brisket, turkey, fish, old school Texas BBQ (ribs, chicken, sausage) Best of both worlds.